• Maintenance Mechanic

    Aerotek (Cedar Rapids, IA)


    Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

    Job Description

    Perform mechanical services on equipment. A strong working knowledge of precision alignment, welding, blueprint reading, mathematics, and preventative and predictive maintenance is essential. The role requires daily use of hand tools such as power tools, hand grinders, saws, drill presses, hydraulic pullers, and the ability to perform welding.

    Responsibilities

    + Complete preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial maintenance throughout the facility.

    + Operate standard maintenance tools including power tools, basic hand tools, electric tools, precision maintenance tools, and preventative maintenance technology tools.

    + Utilize and work with maintenance trades and components such as electrical systems, welding, pipefitting, fabrication, gearbox and bearing maintenance, lubrication, pumps and piping systems, mechanical maintenance, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

    + Modify or build equipment by reading and comprehending electrical/mechanical schematics, blueprints, and operation manuals.

    + Document completed work and conditions found using maintenance computer software.

    + Interact regularly with peers and management to enhance facility operations and promote a teamwork-focused environment.

    + Operate forklifts, loaders, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts.

    Essential Skills

    + Troubleshooting

    + Maintenance technician expertise

    + Mechanical skills

    + Electrical skills

    + Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics

    + Preventive maintenance

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + High school degree or GED

    + 5+ years experience in industrial maintenance

    + AA degree in Industrial Maintenance preferred but not required

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a team that values continuous improvement and teamwork. Enjoy a work-life balance with weekday shifts and no weekend work. Be part of a facility where your skills and contributions make a difference every day.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The position is onsite in Cedar Rapids, with flexible shifts from Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday, from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Enjoy a structured workweek without weekend responsibilities.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 2026.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.